Liquefacation: Occurs when an earthquake's violent shaking suddenly turns loose, soft, soil into liquid mud. Aftershock: An earthquake ttthat occurs afteer a larger earthquake in the same area. Tsunamis: If thte earthquake iis strong enough, the wateer displacd by the quake forms lrge waves Base isolated Building: A building designed to reduce the amount of energy that reaches the bulding during an eaarthquake.
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How Earthquakes Cause Damage
The severe shaking produced by seismic waves can damage or destroy buildings and bridges, topple utility poles, and fracture gas and water mains.
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2.3 Earthquake Hazards and Safety
Vocabulary
Liquefacation: Occurs when an earthquake's violent shaking suddenly turns loose, soft, soil into liquid mud.
Aftershock: An earthquake ttthat occurs afteer a larger earthquake in the same area.
Tsunamis: If thte earthquake iis strong enough, the wateer displacd by the quake forms lrge waves
Base isolated Building: A building designed to reduce the amount of energy that reaches the bulding during an eaarthquake.
Outline
How Earthquakes Cause Damage
Making Buildings Safer
Protecting Yourself During an Earthquake
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